Drakensberg Skyrun, 2009
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The long-haired giant stands in the wind on a rock. He is overlooking an endless green mountain range, which is clearly visible to the horizon. At his feet, a cliff drops almost one kilometer straight down into a rocky canyon. The sun is firing its rays at the giant as if it wanted to burn him to ashes.
This isn’t an extract from a novel, no this is reality. The Drakensberg Skyrun is a beast. 100km of racing, going to 3000m in altitude across baron South African terrain that scoots canyons and entails treacherous border crossings.
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Our friend from Germany the Gripmaster was there, and brings not only some of the best mountain running images on the net, but also some superbly creative writing…
Enjoy the full report here
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